Chef Igor Dudkin

Private Chef in Calgary

I'm customer focused and creative chef with more than a decade of diverse experience working in high end restaurant environments and over a 100 successful private events!

Highly skilled in consistently producing and presenting well-prepared and flavourful food while keeping high sanitation standards in check.

Healthy & delicious is the way!

My best skill is to combine things that doesn't always seem obvious, using feeling for measuring.

I love experimenting with flavours and fusion style is the way to go.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is the way to express myself: it could be very complicated or down to earth experience, but always made with love and passion!

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at the top restaurant in city, which helped me setting up the bar high.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is to combine things in a unique and unexpected way, feeling the amount I should add without need for a recipe

My menus

Italian Festa

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FIRST COURSE

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Burrata cheese with baked grapes, prosciutto di Parma 24M, glaze of balsamic and roasted pistachios

MAIN COURSE

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Fettuccine with Langoustine in creamy Pinot Grigio Heirloom tomatoes sauce

Beef tenderloin medallions with red wine reduction: served with roasted garlic and thyme baby potatoes and charred asparagus with lemon zest

DESSERT

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Tiramisu: Lady finger sponge cake, mascarpone cream & coffee jelly

Trust the Chef

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Choose 3 dishes

Chicken & wild mushroom vol-au-vents

Cranberry & Brie Crostini

Lemon dijon roasted carrots with sheep feta

Foie Gras crostini with raspberry blackcurrant jam

Smoked duck breast with beets crème fraîche on crackers

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chickpea tofu with wild mushrooms & shallots (veg, vegan, gf)

Bison Mushroom Polenta Croquembouche

Arugula salad with sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, sunflower seeds with refreshing lemon dressing

Warm Straccetti salad with arugula and parmigiano

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with sourdough croutons

Citrus & herb summer salad: mixed greens with orange segments, thinly sliced fennel, avocado, toasted pumpkin seeds, crumbled goat cheese , fresh dill & a light citrus vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Boneless chicken thighs with spiced Persimmon sauce, crispy potato wedges & French beans

Beef Tenderloin with Parsnip & Potato Pomme Purée, Cowberry & Cranberry Sauce, Roasted Carrots & Shallots

Tender Beef Filet Mignon wrapped in crispy bacon with red wine sauce on creamy parmesan Polenta

Bacon wrapped pork Tenderloins topped with onion jus with crunchy green beans and roasted fingerling potatoes

Duck breast under red wine sour cherry sauce, paired with pomme purée & French beans

Provençal lamb chops with herbed couscous & grilled vegetables topped with chimichuri

Cannelloni with Mangalitsa pork and bison Bolognese, topped with Pecorino Romano, toasted pine nuts & basil oil

Braised in Merlot Bison ragu with creamy Parmesan polenta & zesty gremolata

Buttered Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries & Walnuts with Cowberry & Maple glazed Elk sirloin

Rabbit Roulade: Stuff a deboned rabbit with a mixture of wild mushrooms, garlic, spinach, and ricotta cheese

Osso Buco on creamy risotto Milanese

DESSERT

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Lemon tart: Almond & lemon cake, lemon cremeux with crushed lemon compote, soft lemon meringue on top

Royal Valrhona dark chocolate & bavaroise hazelnut crunch cake

Mediterranean supper

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FIRST COURSE

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Chickpea Greek salad with Macedonian Feta and Kalamata olives and Avocado

MAIN COURSE

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Herb-Roasted Turkey Breast & Confit Leg Cranberry jus, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots & Brussels sprouts

Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Honey-Glazed Carrots & Parsnips

DESSERT

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Mediterranean dinner

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Authentic Greek salad with Macedonian Feta & kalamata olives Skewers

Avocado hummus with vegetable platter

FIRST COURSE

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Black beans & Ahi tuna quinoa salad with citrus dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Frenched rack of lamb topped with tzatziki with creamy polenta, caramelized shallots & zesty asparagus

DESSERT

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Local haskap berries Crème brûlée with white chocolate

Explore the World

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Smoked duck breast with beets crème fraîche on crackers

Tomatoes stuffed with Arborio rice and Pesto Genovese topped with mozzarella

FIRST COURSE

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Salmon tartar topped with cured egg yolk & baguette

MAIN COURSE

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Orange Roughy(white fish filet) with lemony sauce on top of creamy spinach Risotto

DESSERT

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Royal Valrhona dark chocolate & bavaroise hazelnut crunch cake

Italian secrets

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Beets Carpaccio with honey, thyme & crunchy walnuts

Bruschetta with eggplant and semi-dried tomatoes

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata cheese on arugula pillow with pesto Genovese and cherry tomatoes, balsamic drizzled with grissini

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pappardelle all'anatra - duck breasts simmered in red wine served with al-dente Pappardelle pasta & Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Veal shanks with creamy oyster mushrooms on Cauliflower rice pillow

Osso Buco on creamy risotto Milanese

Braised in Merlot Bison ragu with creamy Parmesan polenta & zesty gremolata

DESSERT

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Berrymisu as Tiramisu classic mascarpone cream & lady finger biscuit with whole betty compote. Red berry coulis drops, berry Valrhona chocolate

Local haskap berries Crème brûlée with white chocolate

Best mix

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Figs & prosciutto Carpaccio

Dill Pickle & Cream Cheese Stuffed Eggplant Mini Rolls

FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Bisque with a Dollop of Crème Fraîche

MAIN COURSE

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Veal shanks with creamy oyster mushrooms on Cauliflower rice pillow

DESSERT

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White chocolate Panna cotta with red currant compote

Explore the ocean

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FIRST COURSE

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Lobster Bisque with a Dollop of Crème Fraîche

MAIN COURSE

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Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon with fingerling potatoes and crispy broccoli

DESSERT

All inclusive

Berrymisu as Tiramisu classic mascarpone cream & lady finger biscuit with whole betty compote. Red berry coulis drops, berry Valrhona chocolate

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Chef Igor's reviews

4.8

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95 services

Chef Igor and his team provided our family with the most amazing food experience. The attention to detail and patience with our very large busy family was very much appreciated.

Out of a scale of 1-5 stars, we would give Chef Igor 10. It was an absolutely delightful experience. He kept us involved in every step of his process, from menu development prior to the event, to in-depth description of the courses as he prepared them. He was so accommodating to a number of different requests and he went above and beyond. The event was for a birthday, and he brought different decorations, gifts, and even a card, in addition to the incredible meal. Communication was so easy all the way through. All in all it was a fantastic experience. His love of his profession really shines through, and we cannot wait to request his services again.

Chef Igor quickly and expertly situated himself in our kitchen with no questions or prompting. He made great connections with us by providing valuable information on different elements of his cooking experience and background, as well as his philosophy on experiencing food - not just eating it. He cooked, served, and cleaned up in a very fluid and expert manner. Overall, he was a fantastic chef and I would definitely seek out his services in the future.

Increíble experience, very professional!!

Igor was prorressional, engaging and entertaining. Would recommend again.

Great job Igor. Thank you.

Chef Igor was very professional and the food was delicious. I was pleased with the experience and I would recommend his services.

Igor was fantastic! He accommodated one dietary preference easily and created a wonderful meal. He was friendly, read the room very well, presented excellent dishes, and left the kitchen cleaner than when he got here. Highly recommend for a special evening!

Chef Igor is highly recommended! He was very engaged in planning. It was a birthday party and he went over and above in creating keepsakes. The food was incredible and it was amazing to see how much he could do with so little mess!

Chef Igor did a wonderful job for our anniversary dinner. We wanted to celebrate at home with our very young children and the chef did a great job accommodating and working around the chaos that comes with a busy house full of kids. The food was delicious and we had a great evening

Chef Igor was so great for my event. He was super accommodating to our dietary needs as well as the last minute location pivot that occurred. Would highly recommend him for any event and definitely will be requesting his food services again

Chef Igor was an extraordinary chef and person - we really enjoyed having him host in the home. His menu was so well-thought-out, as we'd asked for something very unique and you could tell he researched it and created something fantastic. He has a wide repertoire and huge enthusiasm for his work, both healthy and local cuisine. Not only that, but he was respectful and sweet - we enjoyed his presence tremendously. Food was delightful, extremely flavorful and perfectly prepared. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any occasion.

Awesome anniversary dinner with Chef Igor. He created an experience with each dish and it was a lovely evening

With so many difficulties in the way of being there to celebrate my daughters 21st birthday this option for spoiling my daughter for both her birthday and Valentine’s Day was just perfect. I’m grateful for the special time she and her partner had together. Thank you

Amazing food and great guy!!

We had the incredible pleasure of having Chef Igor cook a special birthday meal for my husband, and it truly exceeded all expectations. Chef Igor is not only a fantastic chef but also a great educator—he shared valuable insights about each dish and the cooking process, which made the experience even more memorable. What stood out most was the attention to detail and the use of fresh, local ingredients. Every dish had Chef Igor's unique touch, making even a simple Caesar salad taste like something special. But the highlight of the evening was the smoked duck with onion jam—it was by far our favorite dish. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the duck was cooked to absolute perfection. Chef Igor’s professionalism and passion for his craft were evident throughout the entire experience. He created a warm, inviting atmosphere while sharing his knowledge, making the meal not just a dining experience but a celebration of food itself. It was a truly memorable evening, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for an exceptional culinary experience.

Chef Igor made my husband’s birthday dinner a very memorable occasion. His thoughtfulness in bringing a card and some balloons to add to the decorations was an unexpected touch, which just added to the evening. The food was spectacular both in presentation and taste. It was so special to just enjoy dinner and our guests and such a treat to have a clean kitchen after dinner! My husband’s birthday will be a memorable one, thanks to Chef!

Igor made our Christmas party outstanding!

Very engaging and thoughtful, food was excellent. Would highly recommend!

Our Chef Igor was professional, prepared and was able to go with the flow - we had a very excited group of people. He managed juggling timing and ensured we were well looked after. We appreciated Igor's choices of food & drinks, his vibe and how personable he was. I would recommend Chef Igor and would absolutely invite him into our home again.